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Thu, 05 May 2022 15:04:52 +0000
Imperial beer gets renewed image
QCOSTARICA – The Imperial beer, first produced by the Ortega brewery in 1924 and is the most popular beer in Costa Rica, will have a revamped image in its different presentations in cans and glass bottles as new stock hits the retailer stores a...

Thu, 05 May 2022 14:47:48 +0000
Fugitive Returned to the U.S. After Two Decades on the Run
PORTLAND, Ore. – An international fugitive and former resident of San Diego wanted in the District of Oregon for perpetrating a real estate scam was apprehended in and returned to the United States from Costa Rica after more than two decades on...

Thu, 05 May 2022 13:18:53 +0000
Major Ransomware Attacks in Peru and Costa Rica Spell More Trouble for Region
Q REPORTS (Insightcrime.org) A cybercrime group that has threatened to release troves of stolen data from the Costa Rican government has now hit Peru’s intelligence agency, showing how governments in the region continue to be easy pickings for ...

Thu, 05 May 2022 13:04:56 +0000
Latest gas hike in effect today: Super now ¢951
QCOSTARICA – At 12:01 am this Thursday, May 5, the latest increase – the fifth consecutive this year – in fuel prices took effect at the gasoline pumps across the country. The price for a liter of super gasoline today is ¢951 colon...

Thu, 05 May 2022 12:47:37 +0000
Quepos prepares for tsunami drill this Thursday
QCOSTARICA – This Thursday, May 5, residents and tourists from the community of Quepos and Manuel Antonio will participate in the simulation of a tsunami and hydrometeorological events, within the framework of the Savegre Biosphere Coastal Haza...

Thu, 05 May 2022 08:46:59 +0000
Congress doctor reminds legislators of the mandatory use of the mask
QCOSTARICA – The Department of Health of the Legislative Assembly reminded legislators of the mandatory use of the mask on the Legislative Floor. On May 1, 2, and 3, a majority of legislators chose not to wear the mask despite the fact that the...

Thu, 05 May 2022 08:38:08 +0000
Renouncing the presidential pension will save the country ¢2 billion colones, affirms Carlos Alvarado
QCOSTARICA – “I will not leave (the presidency) as a pensioner; I will take my pension when entitled, at 65 years of age”. With those words, Carlos Alvarado Quesada reiterated that he will not collect the presidential pension he is entitled...

Thu, 05 May 2022 08:14:36 +0000
Transito prepares to control traffic around the Legislative building this weekend
QCOSTARICA – The Policia de Transito (Traffic Police) is preparing a special operation for SMay 7 and 8 in view of the Transfer of Powers that will take place on Sunday in the Legislative Assembly building. On Saturday, May 7, the closings will...

Thu, 05 May 2022 07:46:21 +0000
Families in poverty allocate 65% of their income for consumption
QCOSTARICA – Families in poverty in Costa Rica allocate 65% of their income for consumption and are more vulnerable to variations in the cost of living, according to data from the Encuesta Nacional de Ingresos y Hogares (National Survey of Inco...

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:37:00 +0000
Costa Rica seeks to attract adventure-loving Canadian tourists
QCOSTARICA – Exposing the multiple adventure activities and in contact with nature that can be carried out in Costa Rica, was the main objective of the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) – Costa Rica’s tourism board – pa...



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